Stunning Mossy Beaches of Central Vietnam

From the Tet holiday to March, if tourists walk along beaches in Central Vietnam, they will be amazed by the stunning green moss carpet covering the rocks on Co Thach, Tu Thien, Xom Ro, and Nam O beaches.

Charlotte Pho

February 21, 2022 | 07:22

The moss carpet in Co Thach. Photo: Fanpage Co Thach beach

You can visit and take pictures with the green moss carpets during the day.

In the early morning, when the thin veil of fog still hangs in the air, tourists patiently wait for the dawn to see the dreamy dark green of the moss revealed behind the fog.

It is one of the most beautiful moments that you can experience.

The best time to see the green moss is when the tides recede, from 9 a.m. to after 3 p.m., when tourists can have a chance to take gorgeous Instagram photos with their friends or families.

Most beautiful mossy beaches in Vietnam

The moss carpet in Tu Thien beach. Photo: Fanpage Tu Thien beach

Binh Thuan: Co Thach beach, which is located in Binh Thuan Provinces, attracts photographers and tourists from all over Vietnam with its gorgeous green moss carpet that forms naturally.

Over time, the tides, waves, and winds have shaped the rocks into various strange shapes.

The stone slabs do not form together, but stretch along the sandy beach, letting the water creep in between and creating romantic scenery.

When spring comes, the moss begins to grow on the surface of the rocks near the water, with the golden color of the sand and the light green of the moss carpet blending in together.

Not far from the beach is Co Thach pagoda, a tranquil place that lies beneath a cave, which gives it another name ‘Chua Hang,’ which is also a famous religious tourist destination.

Photo: Hoang Anh

Ninh Thuan: Stretching along the beach at Tu Thien Village, Thuan Ninh Commune, Ninh Thuan Province is a 4-kilometer long green moss carpet.

Unlike other beaches, the moss here mostly grows on the jagged, white coral rocks.

This place is also called “The seaweed field” because of the thick layer of moss.

Beneath the moss carpet, there is a lively world of different sea creatures, and a variety of fish, starfish, and soft corals.

You can also visit Hang Rai or Hon Do (located in Ninh Hai) to enjoy the natural beauty.

Phu Yen: This land is famous for its moss that grows on the embankment of Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen Province.

The embankment was built to prevent floods caused by rising ties and heavy rain.

A few years later, a carpet of green moss begins to form on the surface of the square, dry concrete blocks, which makes it look like a pattern on the beach every spring.

It has become the most stunning Instagram check-in destination for many visitors in Vietnam.

The moss carpet in Nhon Hai Beach. Photo: Viet An

Binh Dinh: If you arrive at Quy Nhon, you can visit Nhon Hai, a village near the sea that is about 18 kilometers from the center city.

There is an embankment that is 1.3 kilometers long, running down the path leading to the beach.

Near the water, there are stone slabs that are covered in beautiful, soft green moss. The moss lies in front of Hon Kho – a popular tourist destination.

Another interesting spot to see the green moss is the Lo Dieu cliff, located in Hoai Nhon commune, which is about 80 kilometers from Quy Nhon city.

From above, Lo Dieu leans against the mountain on three sides, facing the sea, with its shape like a giant bow.

Due to the natural abrasive process, Lo Dieu has several large rocks with unusual and interesting shapes, with different colors.

This used to be an old pier that was used during the Vietnam war.

The mossy beaches in Nhon Hai and Lo Dieu are not as wide and famous as the above beaches but are still attractive.